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Experimental Interface

Problem Statement

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are serious about improving often have complex workout routines and need to keep track of their progress. This means memorizing everything or carrying around a notebook and pencil, cellphone, tablet, or other device.

Pair this with a handheld stopwatch or wrist watch and an iPod with headphones and you’re left with distractions that impair the quality of a workout.

Timeframe

The technology to make this a reality could be invented within 50 years.

Duration

Nine weeks

Trend research

Today’s fitness trackers range from $50-250 in three main form factors: bracelets, clip-ons, and watches. Some track sleep, and some are sport specific. Because these devices are made to be convenient to wear when working out, they require a companion app on a cellphone or desktop to view advanced data metrics.

All of them are battery operated which means they need to be recharged every night or can run up to a few weeks, but need the battery changed after that.